Driver

Veolia Environmental Services (Uk) Plc; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services provider in the United Kingdom is seeking candidates for waste collection roles. Responsibilities include driving to designated locations, managing containers, and complying with transport laws. Candidates should possess a Class 2 driving license and strong time management skills. We prioritize a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, with a range of benefits including annual leave, training opportunities, and employee discounts.

Benefits

22 days of annual leave

Referral bonus

Free physiotherapy service

Employee discounts

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Strong time management skills and a can-do attitude.
• Ability to comply with traffic laws and legislation.
• Experience with waste collection preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive to planned collection locations and manage waste containers.
• Complete daily vehicle checks and maintain paperwork.
• Ensure cartage ways are left clean and secure.

Skills

Time management

Team player

Education

Class 2 (Cat C) licence

Up to date CPC / Digi card

Job description

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Driving to planned collection locations and moving and emptying multiple waste containers.
• Lifting bins of all weights and sizes.
• Completing daily checks of the vehicle as per our driver operator handbook.
• Ensuring all information is input into the onboard system and all paperwork is kept up to date and submitted daily.
• Complying with all traffic laws and legislation including security and weight of loads.
• Ensuring that the carriageway is left in a clean condition and any spillages are cleaned up. Class 2 (Cat C) licence (Class 1 preferred).
• Up to date CPC / Digi card.
• A can do attitude and strong time management skills.
• Being a team player is key to ensuring our collections run smoothly. Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We’re proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we’re also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career. We are dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt‑in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles. We're also committed to ensuring all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

What we can offer you

• 22 days of annual leave
• Refer a driver to us once you’ve joined and earn £1,000
• Access to our people’s pension scheme
• Free physiotherapy service
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well‑known retailers
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential